Last Updated: November 20, 2024 With over 100 different options, one question we often hear is "what is the best Grand Canyon rafting trip?" In this post we break down what makes for a quality white water rafting experience and discuss our … [Read more...] about Best Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
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Crystal Rapid – Grand Canyon
Mile 98 One of the more infamous rapids of the Grand Canyon is Crystal Rapid. It ranks between 7-10 on the Grand Canyon rapid scale depending on how high the river is flowing. The rapid itself is created from Crystal Creek entering on river right … [Read more...] about Crystal Rapid – Grand Canyon
Our Favorite Books for Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
Here are some of our favorite Grand Canyon rafting books for those interested rafting the Colorado River within Grand Canyon. This post just scratches the surface of the best writing on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon. Most Popular book on … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Books for Grand Canyon Rafting Trips
Rapids and Wilderness: An Introduction to White Water Rafting
White water rafting offers a unique blend of wilderness and excitement. Whether you're seeking a mild float or an extreme expedition, there's a river rafting trip for you. In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about rafting, … [Read more...] about Rapids and Wilderness: An Introduction to White Water Rafting
Best Whitewater Rafting and Camping Trips in the United States
The United States is home to an amazing array of multi-day (overnight) rafting expeditions. Using our years of experiences guiding rafts around the world, the staff at Rivers & Oceans came up with our list of the top 10 best rafting and camping … [Read more...] about Best Whitewater Rafting and Camping Trips in the United States
Alaska Rafting Interactive Map
Below is a map of our favorite multi-day rafting trips in Alaska. Click on the icon on the top left corner of the map do see a drop down list of the rivers. You may also like our more detailed blog post about rafting in Alaska. The prices on the map … [Read more...] about Alaska Rafting Interactive Map
Whitewater Rafting during COVID-19 Pandemic
If you went on a river trip this summer you may have noticed some changes from previous years due to rafting with COVID. In spite of those changes most people came off their trips smiling and healthy! The ability to … [Read more...] about Whitewater Rafting during COVID-19 Pandemic
What to Wear White Water Rafting (A Guide’s Perspective)
Let's go rafting! But now what to wear? Whether you’re experienced or a first timer, knowing what to wear rafting is one of the most important questions on any whitewater vacation. After the excitement of booking comes the “what to bring rafting?” … [Read more...] about What to Wear White Water Rafting (A Guide’s Perspective)
Types of Rafts (Grand Canyon Rafting)
One of the first questions to figure out for rafting the Colorado River is which types of rafts are best. We’ve written this blog to help you understand the different whitewater crafts that are run commercially and how they change the experience of … [Read more...] about Types of Rafts (Grand Canyon Rafting)
